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Washburn

Located on the shores of Lake Superior’s beautiful Chequamegon Bay, Washburn is a red-hot destination for those with a passion for fishing lake trout, salmon and smallmouth bass. Washburn offers a pair of campgrounds, Class A trout streams, sand beaches, and a marina. The Washburn Historical Museum, housed in a historic bank building, features changing art exhibits and regional history.

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Brownstone Summerfest Washburn July 28 - July 30 Brownstone Summerfest is Washburn’s yearly summer celebration. Don’t miss the North Coast Car Show with live music and car show. There are art/craft vendors...
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Fall ColorRide Bicycle Tour Washburn September 29 - October 01 We offer both bicyclists and motorists a smooth, seamless, black ribbon of highway out of Washburn toward Cornucopia. Besides becoming an incredible road...
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Annual Exhibit - The Gathering Washburn October 01 - October 31 Exhibit for the entire month of October. The exhibit is juried every other year.

Things To Do

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Big Rock Campground Washburn Located on the Sioux River, a Class A steelhead trout stream, the park offers a spot for picnicking, wildlife viewing, hiking, bank and stream fishing and...
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Chequamegon Book & Coffee Company Washburn A historic brownstone bookstore located on Lake Superior's Chequamegon Bay near the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.  You will discover new, used, and...
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Star Kissed Charter Fishing Washburn Lake Superior Charter Fishing. Whether you are looking to spend time sport-fishing for any of the species found in Lake Superior, take a cruise to enjoy the...

Places To Stay

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McGrath House Washburn Built in 2001 McGrath House is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with a large private yard. Sleeps up to 9 & is furnished kitchen to bath. The House is the complete...
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Big Rock Campground Washburn Located on the Sioux River, a Class A steelhead trout stream, the park offers a spot for picnicking, wildlife viewing, hiking, bank and stream fishing and...
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Birch Grove Campground Washburn Birch Grove Campground has 16 campsites and is nestled between East Twin Lake (22 acres) and West Twin Lake (16 acres). Each campsite has a parking spur, fire...

Dining

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The Snug Washburn Washburn's Irish Pub! It's a lovely day for a Guinness . . . and food: A selection of soups, sandwiches and Snug chips available daily. The Snug's special Fish...
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Chequamegon Book & Coffee Company Washburn A historic brownstone bookstore located on Lake Superior's Chequamegon Bay near the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.  You will discover new, used, and...
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Cafe Coco Artisan Bakery and Good Eats Washburn Pastries to dream about, French baguettes, Wholesome breads, Sourdough breads. Cakes for parties and cakes for family. Located in downtown Washburn, stop by...

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